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June 24, 1947

Today In History

Jackie Robinson swipes home for 1st of 19 times in his career

Remember When

Top Ten United States Population Cities in 1800 | Source : US Bureau of the Census
Top Ten Population Cities in 1800 Source : US Bureau of the Census New York city, NY 60,515 Philadelphia city, PA 41,220 Baltimore city, MD 26,514 Boston town, MA 24,937 Charleston city, SC 18,824 Northern Liberties township, PA 10,718 Southwark district, PA 9,621 Salem town, MA 9,457 Providence town, RI 7,614 Norfolk borough, VA 6,926
Legends of Hockey - Wayne Gretzky
The Oakland Raiders 1970's defense
Song of the Day
Abba | Take A Chance On Me
A profile of Sean Connery
Explore America
Go to the Daytona 500 race

Which is your favorite Broadway Show?

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Which show won Best Children's Program in 1954?

  • Big Top
  • Ding Dong School
  • Kukla, Fran & Ollie
  • Super Circus
    • You are
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Do you recognize me ?

Frank Sinatra

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Who is the star singing ?

Judy Garland

Fredric Baur invented the Pringles can. When he passed away in 2008, his ashes were buried in one

The 3 Musketeers bar was originally split into three pieces with three different flavors: vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. When the other flavors became harder to come by during World War II, Mars decided to go all chocolate.

Beautiful Eyes

Janet Leigh

Grace Kelly

Lauren Bacall

Cheryl Ladd

Michelle Pfieiffer

Janet Leigh

Grace Kelly

Lauren Bacall

Cheryl Ladd

Michelle Pfieiffer

TV Show of the Day
Sea Hunt: - Season 4
Robert Mitchum accepts Cecil B. DeMille Award | Golden Globes 1992
Earl Campbell of the University of Texas won the Heisman Trophy in 1977 and led the nation in rushing with 1,744 yards
Interview of the Day
Ken Burns talks Baseball with Charlie Rose | 1994